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What a wolf’s howl can tell us about the future of AI | Jeffrey T. Reed

“Everybody likes nature, even though we’re watching it slowly degrade away. And that’s the big challenge of our time,” says linguist software engineer Jeffrey T. Reed, a research affiliate with the Cry Wolf Project. Following his talk at TED2025, Reed sits down for a conversation with host Sherrell Dorsey on how listening to sounds like bird chirps and a wolf’s howl connects us with the world around us — and how AI technology can help us further understand these natural phenomena. To watch Jeffrey's 2025 TED Talk, click <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/jeffrey_t_reed_can_ai_help_us_speak_with_wolves" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist <a href="https://www.sherrelldorsey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sherrell Dorsey</a>, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sherrell_dorsey/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sherrell_dorsey</a> and on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrelldorsey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sherrelldorsey</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.